Celebrate three decades of Eric Clapton’s legendary collaboration with Martin Guitar with the 000-EC 30th Anniversary acoustic. Available only through March 2026, this milestone model features solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top for a rich, resonant tone, accented by fine herringbone trim and antique white binding. This limited-edition signature model is further distinguished by its genuine mahogany neck and Authentic 1939 shape, inspired by the pre-war Martin Eric played during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance. Not only does it offer a shorter scale length, but vintage-inspired touches include a slimmer nut width and Golden Era 42-style snowflake inlay on its ebony fingerboard, combining classic looks with effortless playability. Each guitar includes a paper label with Eric’s pre-printed signature, a printed certificate of authenticity to further commemorate our longstanding partnership, and a premium, embroidered case. It even comes strung with Clapton’s Choice phosphor bronze strings for his preferred sound and feel, plus an extra set in the case pocket. For fans seeking an even more vintage vibe, explore the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary model, styled after his Unplugged guitar. Together, these instruments honor 30 years of groundbreaking guitar collaboration, offering something for every fan of Eric and Martin.
Specifications
Highlights
000-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top with Antique Toner top color
Authentic 1939 with Standard Taper neck
1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Clapton’s Choice Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light
Top
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Antique Toner
Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Gloss
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: GE 42 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Select Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Script Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Specifications
Highlights
000-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top with Antique Toner top color
Authentic 1939 with Standard Taper neck
1 11/16'' fingerboard width at nut
Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Clapton’s Choice Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light
Top
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Antique Toner
Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Fine Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape: Authentic 1939
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Gloss
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: GE 42 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Select Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1939 Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Script Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
